1968 Buick Riviera vs. 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 490 kg more than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Buick | Suzuki |
| Model | Riviera | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 2489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 64 L |
